| YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER BY MAIL: The REGISTRATION FEE for adults is $25* for those registering by May 23, and $30 thereafter. Student fee is $15. (Children under 16 are free.) NOTE: We can accomodate CHILDCARE and ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES, if we are notified by May 23rd (include with your registration or contact Janice Marie Johnson at 212-683-4988 x23. ) * SCHOLARSHIPS are also available (contact: Janice Marie - see above) Please make checks payable to “UUDMNY” (memo: ARDC Conclave). Mail your registration to: Wendy Pantoja, First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 NOTE: PRE-CONCLAVE REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED! WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE REGISTER FOR 2 WORKSHOPS: CHOOSE FROM THE LIST BELOW (one each for the morning & afternoon) |
| ARDC's ANTI-RACISM CONCLAVE: "RSVP!" Saturday, MAY 31, 2008 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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| Presented by ARDC: The ANTI-RACISM & DIVERSITY COMMITTEE of the Unitarian Universalist District of Metro New York. Hosted by the COMMUNITY CHURCH of NEW YORK, UU 40 E. 35th St., NYC (between Madison & Park) |
| TO REGISTER, please click here: https://www.formdesk.com/uuforms/Conclave |
| MORNING WORKSHOPS: Multicultural Families/Families of Color: Led by Rev. Leslie Takahashi Morris, Rev. Sofia Betancourt, and Elandria Williams, UU Identity Based Ministries. A three-session workshop for multi-racial families and families of color, including time for whole families as well as age-based programming. Building Intentionally Diverse Congregations: Led by Rev. Anthony Johnson and Dr. Barbara Coley. A discussion of - not lectures on - vision, research, experience and your questions. Anti-racism 101: Janice Marie Johnson. The goal of this workshop is to create a safe environment for exploring issues moving towards creating anti-racist sensibility and accountability. The premise is that anti- racism can be learned, and celebrated. Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible: Myrtle Hepler, President, Thomas Jefferson UU District. Filmed interviews with white people who tell how they became aware of and accepted that they are privileged because of the color of their skin. It also treats internalized racism and healing. Facilitated discussion. Addressing the Injustice of the Criminal Justice System: Eddie Lopez, Senior Community Organizer, New York Lawyers for Public Interest. Of the over 1.9 million adults incarcerated in the U.S. 63% are Black and Latino, although they are only 25% of the population. The Criminal Justice System is a blatant example of racism. Presentation and discussion. AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS: Multicultural Families/Families of Color: Continued. Bringing Anti-racism into Worship: Rev. Michael Tino. How do principles of ant-racism and anti-oppression apply to worship? Misappropriation, multiculturalism, and meaning-making intersect in this discussion. Little Rock Nine...Fifty Years of Change: Paul Glatzer. Just what can the experiences of nine black students and the response of some white students tell us about our capacity to change, grow and overcome the past? What can be, what might be, what hopefully could be if we examine the past. Presentation and facilitated discussion. Religious Education and Anti-racism: Douglas Zelinski. "As long as there are children, there is hope. Each generation brings with it another chance to restore balance and grace in our world." Ways to raise non-racist children and youth. "Traces of the Trade": Lee Pardee and Rev. Orlanda Brugnola. What is it like discover that your ancestors were the largest slave trading family in U.S. history? Lee Pardee, a member of the family, and Rev. Brugnola will show selections from the award-winning documentary and moderate a discussion that will gain a powerful new perspective on the black/white divide. THE CONCLAVE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES: > Keynote speaker: the Rev. William Sinkford President of the Unitarian Universalist > Inspiring Worship Service (and Chaplains of all ages will be available all day.) > Delicious Lunch Provided! QUESTIONS? Contact Janice Marie Johnson at 212-683-4988 x23. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Post & Email our revised CONCLAVE FLYER. (THANK YOU!) (You may need to download the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader to view flyer.) |
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